I have a chronic itchy scalp and recurring dandruff. I’ve tried a variety of over-the-counter shampoo formulas, but would prefer to utilize a more natural formula like one made out of herb or similar.

Do you have a recipe to deal with dandruff or a chronic itchy scalp.

Thanks,
Howard

Answer

Dear Howard,

Listed below is a good anti-dandruff recipe.

Anti-dandruff Shampoo Recipe

Rosemary works well to help with itchy scalps and for relieving dandruff.

Rosemary

Ingredients

Glass pots work best for creating this recipe.

1 cup of dried rosemary leaves (not stalks or other part of the rosemary) Use more or less rosemary according to personal tastes.
1 tablespoon of borax (from the health food store)
1 quart of boiling water (distilled or spring water)
10-20 drops of Camphor

Instructions

Place the dried rosemary leaves in the boiling water on top of a stove or heater. Bring the water to a full boil, turn off the water and then steep in the pot for 6 hours. You can steep the leaves for less time but the longer you steep the more concentrated the results.

Store the mixture in a dark amber glass in the refrigerator. Heat just enough for your treatment. This will probably last 1 week or more. You can tell by the aroma of the mixture.

Do not use the camphor until right before you use the rosemary mixture. Add 10-20 drops of liquid camphor. You may want to start slowly with a lower dosage since camphor can really blast open your sinuses and can make your eyes water if you inhale too much.

Rosemary Herbs

Use a cotton ball and dip into a small cup of the liquid and saturate your itchy scalp or root area. If you prefer, wrap your hair in a plastic cup and let soap for 30 minutes. For extra penetration wrap a hot towel over the plastic towel or wrap. Keep in mind that rosemary can stain.

The Rosemary scalp tonic can be applied every day or as desired. To darken hair you will need to apply as an overall rinse 3x a week. Keep in mind that you hair may take a long time to show a change in the color.

I like to play with these types of recipes in the bathtub because it makes them so less messy. Also, rosemary is good for your skin so if it drinks into your bath water…no big deal.

The rosemary mixture can also be used an all over final rinse. Use a plastic bowl to catch the liquid as it falls so you can rinse several times.

Summary

Give this recipe a try for at least a few weeks to see if it makes a difference. Sometimes all natural hair recipes take more time to achieve results.

Best wishes,

Karen Marie Shelton
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